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British Science Week Activities
It’s British Science Week, and we have some great ideas for children’s science activities.
Articles on play and learning for children
We dedicate this area to teachers and outdoor learning enthusiasts who are looking for new ideas to expand their outdoor learning provision and discussions that expand on the importance of play, learning outdoors and developing playgrounds to better improve children's overall school and nursery experience.
Lesson Ideas and Activities
A Guide To Pre-Writing Skills!
Writing is a vital skill for children to learn, but it can be one of the most difficult to teach. In this guide, discover how you can prepare your children for writing by teaching them important pre-writing ...
Need inspiration and ideas of how to fully utilise your outdoor space to enhance learning through play? There's plenty to read here!
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The Power of Outdoor Spaces for Language and Communication!
As the waitlist for speech and language therapy hits an all time high for children, discover how the outdoors can massively help your children with their social and communication skills with a few simple act...
A Guide To Picking the Perfect Outdoor Classroom
Struggling to find the perfect outdoor classroom for your setting? Read through this guide to discover the best outdoor classroom structure for your setting and children.
Find out everything you need to know about outdoor learning and play, and why it is so important to help your children excel in school and nursery.
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Providing a Sensory Diet for Children with SPD, ADHD and ASD
Are you struggling for ideas on how you can help your children improve their sensory processing skills? Join Pentagon Play as we take a deep dive on how you can establish the perfect sensory diet for your ch...
Fine Motor Skills Activities For SEN Children!
Developing your SEN children's fine motor skills doesn't have to be a tiring and boring task. Join Pentagon Play as we explore a variety of fun and engaging activities that are guaranteed to help your SEN ch...
Advice, learning activities and playground designs that are fully inclusive for children with SEN... Explore our SEN related blogs here.
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Your School Playground Markings Journey With Pentagon Play!
Wanting to add a sense of vibrance and life to your playground surfacing? If so, discover what your journey could look like when you use Pentagon Play to install innovative and creative school playground mar...
Top 10 Common Playground Maintenance Problems in 2025!
From ignoring loose or broken parts of playground equipment to only cleaning your playground equipment once in a while, join Pentagon Play as we name the top 10 most common maintenance mistakes!
Design your playground to meet the needs of your setting. Here, you'll find out everything you need to know about designing your perfect playground.
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Shaping Us Campaign: Enhancing EYFS Social and Emotional Skills!
The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has recently devised a new campaign called "Shaping Us", aiming to raise awareness of the importance of child development during the early years. Learn how you...
Encouraging Reading For Pleasure: World Book Day 2025!
As World Book Day rolls around once again, we are looking at how we can encourage reading for pleasure in our children. Reading for pleasure is the number one determiner of a child's success so this is a rea...
Find everything you need to know about positively impacting both children's mental and physical health using your outdoor space!
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Meet The Future of Pentagon Play: Our Apprentices
With this week marking National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to take a moment to shine the spotlight on our amazing apprentices and the huge impact that they are having on Pentagon Play!
Is My School Eligible For The School-Based Nursery Capital Grant?
As the deadline for the School-Based Nursery Capital Grant fast approaches, see if your primary school is eligible for the programme and how you can apply!
Pentagon Play are the biggest playground company in the UK... Our company news blogs will allow you to delve deep into the exciting events going on.
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